Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal. The final match of the first edition of Maa Gauraja Cricket League 2021 was played at Silla Baanghat in Satpuli village of Pauri Garhwal district. The final match of the first edition of Maa Gauraja Cricket League 2021, which started on 8 January 2021, was played between the teams of Rabada XI Chelsayan and Malli XI. The final was inaugurated by Satpuli Nagar Panchayat President Anjana Verma, senior journalist and philanthropist Rakesh Bijalvan, social worker, and Trilok Singh Chauhan, son of businessman Sundar Singh Chauhan. A large number of spectators were present on this occasion besides the dignitaries and supporters of both teams.

4-run thrilling win
In the final, Malli XI captain Mandeep Dobriyal won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Rabada XI Chelusain’s team lost all wickets in 14.1 overs to score 105 runs. Chasing the target, the team of Malli XI could score 101 runs after losing 9 wickets in the prescribed 15 overs. Thus, in the final match, Rabada XI Chelusain registered a thrilling victory by 4 runs.

21 thousand rewards for the winning team and 11 thousand for the winning team
The players and committee members were rewarded by Satpuli Nagar Panchayat President Anjana Verma and social activist Rakesh Bijalvan at the end of the final match. In which the winning team Rabada XI Chelusain was given cash and a trophy of 21 thousand rupees. At the same time, the cash prize and trophy of Rs 11 thousand was given to the runner-up team Malli XI by Rakesh Bijalvan. Suraj from Malli XI was awarded the best player of the tournament, Suraj from Malli XI for the best batting award, and Laxman from Malli XI for the best bowling also. Rabada XI Chelusain was awarded for discipline in the Ma Gauraja Cricket League 2021.

A commendable initiative of the Maa Gauraja Cricket Committee
Mother Gauraja Cricket Committee President Nitin Kala, Vice President Mukesh Bahuguna and Treasurer Vikas Kala, Secretary Shivam Kala, and all the members of the committee, Youth Mangal Dal Sila and all Gram Sabha member Sila contributed to the tournament. The scorers of this match were played by Souheard Kala and commentators by Virendra and Anurag Kala. At the same time, Anant Kala played the role of umpire, Ashutosh Dabral, and cameraman played by Nitesh Kala.

These types of events are important in advancing rural talent – Rakesh
Social activist and senior journalist Rakesh Bijalvan while addressing the teams and the public present in the final said that sports are essential in our lives. Through which physical and intellectual development takes place. In rural areas, such events provide an opportunity for polling rural talent. They should get more encouragement. Ma Gauraja appreciated the efforts of the Cricket Committee and said that the work being done to highlight the talent of rural areas will send a new message to society.

Such efforts will prove to be helpful in furthering rural talent. Mother Gauraja Cricket Committee deserves congratulations for this. Rakesh Bijalwan said that victory and defeat do not matter in any game. The game should be played with the spirit of the game. He said that it will be his endeavor that the youth of this place get a chance to go to other cities and regions to show their talent. For this, he will contact the cricket academies and committees of other states so that the youth here can get a chance to refine their talent. Rakesh Bijalvan said that his efforts will be that such events should be held from time to time. So that rural youth get an opportunity to refine their talent. For this, he will do everything possible.